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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,552.65, 312,607.67 and 131,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,552.65, 312,607.67 and 131,068.23 is: 180,853.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,552.65 : 312,607.67 = 131,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,552.65/312,607.67 = 131,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,552.65x = 312,607.67 × 131,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,552.65x = 40,972,933,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,972,933,335.98/226,552.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,853.91

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